In the Diocesan Changes you will have read: Fr. Michael Collins, Co-PP, VF, Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Newmarket on Fergus to be Vicar for Mission and Ministry, while continuing to minister in Tradaree with cover from the Pastoral Area as required. The implications of this appointment coupled with Fr. Michael’s role as Chair of the…
This week Clare Co. Council announced their plans, in conjunction with the Lady’s Irish Open in Dromoland Golf Club, to host a Community Festival in Newmarket on Fergus on Saturday 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of September. This festival will take place on the Ballycar Road and on the “Green” or carpark in front of Our Lady…
Welcome home to our pilgrims from World Youth Day which took place in Lisbon this year. Fr. Francis Xavier has an excellent summary video which can be viewed on the following link https://www.killaloediocese.ie/world-youth-day-summary-video/
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is…
This weekend the Killaloe Diocesan changes will be taking place in our Pastoral Area. We extend a warm welcome to Fr. Tom Whelan, Fr. Michael Geraghty and Fr. Damien Nolan to the Tradaree Pastoral Area. Our prayers and best wishes go with Fr. Arnie and Fr. James who leave Shannon this weekend.
Mass of Thanksgiving For the Ministry of Fr. James and Fr. Arnie, Shannon Parish, will take place on Monday July 24th at 7pm in SS John and Paul Church. We wish them both the very best in their new appointments.
The Annual Catholic Grandparents Association Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday, July 23rd. Anointing of the sick at 2.30pm and Mass at 3pm followed by the
procession. All Welcome.
God our father, we give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old.
We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation;
may they find courage and perseverance to balance work,
family and faith in joy and sacrifice.
We pray for fathers around the…
Newmarket-on-Fergus Parish